White House Announces New Pilot Project to Help Rural Communities

President Biden announced on April 20th a new pilot initiative known as the Rural Partners Network (RPN) aimed at aiding underserved rural communities with access to federal resources and opportunities. The effort, which will be led by USDA, will establish new partnerships in 5-states in an effort to create jobs, build infrastructure and support long-term economic stability. The five states are Arizona, New Mexico, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Georgia.

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https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/04/20/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-the-rural-partners-network-to-empower-rural-communities-to-access-federal-resources/

https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2022/04/20/biden-harris-administration-launches-nationwide-network-partners